Recall 05V-126: 2001–2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2001–2004 Sterling A-Line and 2 more

FREIGHTLINER LLC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Mar 30, 2005, covering about 3,568 vehicles.

NHTSA number

05V-126

Report date

Mar 30, 2005

Vehicles affected

3,568

Owners notified

Jun 8, 2005

The problem

On certain trucks and fire trucks equipped with kys 4735-43782-02 engine cooling fans and built on caterpillar 3126, c7, mbe906, mbe926, or cummins isc engines, the steel fan insert on the cooling fans can crack.

The risk

This can result in fan breakage, resulting in vehicle damage or personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Freightliner recall no. Fl-439.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

Manufacturer	FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component	Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	05V126000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Freightliner Business Class M2	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004	All years
Sterling A-Line	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004	All years
Sterling Acterra	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004	All years
Sterling L-Line	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-126?

How is recall 05V-126 fixed?

Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on june 8, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.